Median house price
$536k
-52% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Lenswood, 5240
Est. population · Jun 2025
562
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.8%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,968/wk
Employment rate
67.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$536,000
Languages at home
5.3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lenswood is a hillside smaller community in Adelaide Hills Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lenswood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
562
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
16.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#11
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
58th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 43.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3112th in Australia
- State rank
- 318th in SA
- Peer rank
- #11 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #43 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $536,000
- Median price change
- -52%
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
562(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +5.8% over 5 years · 80th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +31
- Growth rank in SA
- 80th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 534
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,968
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 213
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 67.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 184 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 178 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +551.8%
Most common offence types
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,026
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 58th
School list
- Lenswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(2)
- Lenswood CFSFire station
1654 Lobethal Road, Lenswood
- Unnamed (No.HA510) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (12.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 16
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Shed740 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
June 2026
- Change of use to horticulture (viticulture), change of use of outbuilding to shop (cellar door) including the hosting of functions, construction of two (2) tourist accomodation units, and an outbuilding1672 LOBETHAL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
- construct ancillary accommodation building117 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
May 2026
- Amalgamation of Lots 14 and 15 and land division of Lot 2 creating two allotments from one, change of use of outbuilding to store, and expansion of viticulture (horticulture)(retrospective)758 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;762 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;766 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
April 2026
- Partial change of use of existing winery building to include cellar door for the purpose of small-scale wine tastings, retrospective building alterations to existing winery building including an addition (storage), and a new agricultural building.758 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding567 MAWSON RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
February 2026
- Shed789 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Carport721 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Addition to outbuilding747 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (ensuite).721 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
January 2026
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted)747 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Land division- boundary realignment (2 into 2)25 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;9 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Land division - boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)480 TIERS RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;542 TIERS RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
October 2025
- Double storey dwelling additions, deck and verandah114A COLLINS HILL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
September 2025
- Protective Tree Netting Structure - Accepted Development1556B LOBETHAL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;773 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;LOT 33 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Replacement bridge693 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of single storey dwelling additions, internal building alterations, verandah and deck24 ROGERS LANE LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division - boundary re-alignment (3 into 3)1610 LOBETHAL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;1614 LOBETHAL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;840 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Change of use of dwelling to outbuilding, single-storey detached dwelling and water tank (above ground)737 MAWSON RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Two (2) outbuildings (staff amenities), Water tank (above ground - 347kL) and other - commercial/industrial -External building alterations are proposed to the existing cold store, including an extension structure comprising an elevated walkway, staircase, and fire exit door. Fire safety upgrades.9 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
May 2025
- Day Spa and Wellness Centre (Personal Services Establishment) with swimming pool, associated earthworks, landscaping, advertisements and carparking in association with existing Tourist Accommodation premises747 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Carport)91 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Agricultural Building.718 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Agricultural Building437 TIERS RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Change of use to viticulture1658 LOBETHAL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Four (4) Protective Tree Netting StructuresLOT 10 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
November 2024
- Protective tree netting structure471 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
October 2024
- Agricultural buildingLOT 33 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions, two replacement outbuildings and retaining walls.96 COLDSTORE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to restaurant/cellar door & enclosure of verandah area730 MAWSON RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation and agricultural building434 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
September 2024
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling, carport, and retaining wall37 HARRIS RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
August 2024
- Variation to Development Application 21042041 - Addition to cellar door128 LESLIE RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Detached dwelling789 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Protective Tree Netting Structure471 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached dwelling and retaining walls836 SWAMP RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (Bathroom and Robe)160 STENTIFORD RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling.114B COLLINS HILL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Under Assessment
June 2024
- Change of use from outbuilding to cellar door in association with existing winery677 MAWSON RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Protective tree netting114A COLLINS HILL RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Mount FarmVickers Road LENSWOODState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.4 km away).
Coalition 57.1%Labor 42.9%
12.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -6.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- LenswoodLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- LobethalLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- WoodsideLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- CharlestonLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- OakbankLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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